EHG4354 - Excavation - Rhiconich hut Circle, Sutherland
Technique(s)
Organisation
Glasgow University (GUARD)
Date
Mar-Apr 1993
Description
A hut circle at Rhiconich, Eddrachillis, was excavated by GUARD in 1993 prior to its destruction by roadworks. The site remains undated until specialist analysis of the finds and radiocarbon assay have been completed. <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> <10> <11> <12> <13>
Radio-carbon dating was subsequently carried out but a full report, which was intended to be published after submission to Historic Scotland, has not appeared. However, a final draft as submitted for publication in PSAS in 1997 was produced. <14>
Sources/Archives (14)
- <1> SHG25692 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cullen, I.. 1993. An archaeological investigation of a Hut Circle at Rhiconich, Sutherland. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Paper and Digital.
- <2> SHG9766 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich excavs. '93. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <3> SHG9772 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich, Excavations 1993. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
- <4> SHG9773 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations 1993. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <5> SHG9778 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations '93 Central Area. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <6> SHG9779 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich, Excavations, '93. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <7> SHG9780 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R.. 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich, Excavation. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <8> SHG9784 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations '93, features. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <9> SHG9785 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations '93. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <10> SHG9786 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations, March 1993. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <11> SHG9787 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations, March 1993. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <12> SHG9791 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R.. 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations, '93. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <13> SHG9793 Image/Photograph(s): Gourlay, R. (?). 1993. Hut Circle, Rhiconich Excavations '93. Colour Slide. No. Original & digital.
- <14> SHG22033 Text/Manuscript: Donnelly, M.. 1997. The Excavation of a hut circle at Rhiconich, Sutherland, Highland District, 1993. Glasgow University (GUARD). Digital (scanned as PDF).
Location
| Location | Rhiconich |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 2516 5213 (14m by 12m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NC25SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG12143 Site of hut circle at Ruighe Shligeach (Rhiconich) (Monument)
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2015 4:13PM